Susan Clarke Williamson Forehand

April 7, 2015

Susan Clarke Williamson Forehand, lovingly known as “Nana”, was welcomed home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Friday, April 3, 2015, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. She resided with her family in Cantonment. Sue was born in Asheville, NC, on September 21, 1957. While in her  teens, she met her lifelong sweetheart and best friend, Bruce Forehand and they later married, started a family, and raised three children. This past December, she and Bruce celebrated 41 years of marriage.

Sue was such a precious, God-loving lady with a true servant’s heart. Her kindness, compassion, and optimism were contagious, and all who had the privilege of knowing her were blessed. She was selfless and uncomplaining in everything she did, and always found the good in everyone  she met. Many that came to visit, wanting to bless her, left having been blessed. She was  always more concerned for others than she was for herself – even at the very end. Her famous words throughout her battle were, “God’s got this!” with the upmost confidence and such a glow in her eyes that you realized she had no fears.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert “Bob” and Susan Williamson, and her brother, John Robert “Bobby” Williamson III.

Sue is survived by:  her loving husband, Bruce Forehand; daughter, Jennifer (Tommy) Williams;  sons, Chris (Kim) Forehand and Craig (Jennifer) Forehand; grandchildren, Kelsey, Joshua, Caleb,  Jordan, Trey, Colin, Destiny, Landon, Eli, and Ava; sister, Lee (Pat) Hutchinson; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear family friends that are like family.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until her Celebrations of Life Service begins at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 9 Mile Road Campus on Thursday, April 9, 2015, with Pastor Jim Locke  officiating.

The family would like to extend their greatest appreciation to Dr. Eldawy for his outstanding care and concern given to Sue and her family for the past 5 years. His compassion really showed through the care he provided as if she were a part of his family. The family further extends their  thanks and appreciation to Emerald Coast Hospice for their help and care during her final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sue’s Honor to Hillcrest Baptist Church Missions Fund or the American Cancer Society.

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  1. Vicki Hill on April 8th, 2015 7:33 pm

    Read this in bible study and thought about Sue:
    She has chosen to trust God in the midst of the storm. She’s decided to keep her eyes on Jesus despite the hurricane winds of circumstance, the storm-driven waves of heartache. She always had inner joy and loved God, her family and friends. I will miss her beautiful smile and friendship.

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